Did you know that Vail School District Foundation is now an approved non-profit for Raytheon employees to donate to? And Raytheon will then match your donation to double your generosity! We are very excited to partner with our Raytheon families in the Vail School District. Your donations will help benefit Vail staff and students through our grant...
By John Simpson The December and full year 2021 climate report by John Simpson. December 2021 was quite warm and ended up being the 3rd warmest December in Tucson since the 1880s. The 85-degree high at the Tucson airport on December 1st was tied for the warmest day of any December day in Tucson weather recorded history. In fact, the first third of...
By Bailey BreedingCommunity Relations Intern With all the hearts around for Valentine’s day, this month is a good time to start thinking about yours! Keeping up on heart heath is important to keeping your whole body strong. Some ways to keep your heart happy and healthy include: Eat healthy, make sure you are getting plenty of fruits, vegetables...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris A statute of limitation is a law that defines the maximum amount of time that those involved in a dispute must file a lawsuit. In general, once the statute of limitation on a case “runs out,” the legal claim cannot be pursued. The period during which you can file a lawsuit varies depending on the type of legal claim...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union While you still have plenty of time to get all of your finances in check, it’s a good idea to get a headstart before this year’s deadline of April 18, 2022. Here’s what you should know. Child Tax Credit Payments In order to assist struggling families with financial difficulties brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic...
By Lilly DenmanLittle Rascals 4-H Club Reporter On January 8th, Pima County 4-H Club members competed in the annual Fur & Feather Show held at the UA Campus AG Center. The areas of judging included cavy, rabbit, pigeon, poultry and pygmy goat for six different experience levels. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, friends and family...
By Patrick Whitehurst When Vail Voice Publisher Lucretia Free made the move in 2001 from San Francisco to Tucson with her family, she brought with her all the tools she needed to create a local newspaper. Twenty years later that newspaper, The Vail Voice, is still going strong. “In another stage of my life, I was a marketing director at a large...
I am writing this shortly after the conclusion of the Board of Supervisors’ December 21 meeting, the final meeting of 2021. As we anticipate the beginning of a New Year, we will also be experiencing the beginning of a “Countywide Mask Mandate – Indoor Public Places.” In a 3-2 vote, with Supervisor Rex Scott and I voting against the mandate...
I cannot believe how quickly 2021 flew by. I would not consider 2021 an easy year on many fronts, and I’m looking forward to this new year and a fresh start. With that, we have many things to look forward to in 2022 here in Ward 4. Along with the continuation of so many projects that you see everyday, we will be rolling out a Ward 4 Community...
Land is cleared at the site of what may be the area’s largest RV and Storage facility at Rita and Old Vail Roads. Progress at the new TMC hospital site on Drexel and Houghton Roads scheduled to open in 2022. Work continues on TuSimple’s test center and trucking hub, which is expanding to 35,000 square feet increasing 100 jobs over the...
